J.B. Bickerstaff to interview for Pistons job

With the Rockets’ initial post-season meetings complete, several assistants will begin interviewing for head coaching positions.

Rockets assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff will interview for the position with the Detroit Pistons, a person familiar with the plans said on Tuesday. Yahoo Sports reported that the interview is scheduled for today.

Lead assistant Kelvin Sampson will interview for the position with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, according to an individual with knowledge of his plans. Sampson has also had talks about scheduling interviews with the Bobcats and 76ers. He is also considered among the potential targets for the Nets, though nothing is scheduled with Brooklyn yet.